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BBC Radio star Alex Hall has announced she is leaving Radio Tees after a remarkable 35 years on the airwaves following her own show being cut in November last year. The 74-year-old shared the news on
Social Media which left her listeners heartbroken as she shared a statement confirming she had been axed from returning with many fans left gutted to see the much-loved radio star go. Alex wrote: "This morning I did my last show on BBC local radio. My regular programme ended in November, but I was asked to do some cover, which I was happy to do. Delaying the inevitable. Today I have to concede defeat. 35 years in local and regional radio and it's over. Wow." Read More Related Articles BBC Strictly's Amy Dowden says she was 'robbed' in heartbreaking New Year post Read More Related Articles BBC's Zoe Ball breaks silence on ADHD diagnosis after 'meltdown' on TV show Her loyal listeners were left shocked by the news reports the Mirror , as one person fumed: "What's happening to BBC Local Radio is outrageous. Those in charge should be ashamed. All the very best to you Alex, thank you for your great service." Another fan praised her, adding: "One of the greats Alex. Standing in for you on The
Late Show all those years ago was a privilege because of the family of listeners you'd built. That's such a skill. Big love x." Alex announced the news on social media. (Image: Twitter) While a third penned: "A huge loss, Alex. You're a fantastic broadcaster. I'm really sorry." Aside from her successful career on the airwaves, the mum-of-two also performed as an
Actress with a short stint in Emmerdale from 1999 until 2001 as headteacher of Hotten Comprehensive - Jean Strickland. Join the Daily Record's
WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. Her character was killed off following a hit-and-run accident on the popular ITV soap and has also appeared in other shows such as Coronation Street, Prime Suspect and kids' favourite Byker Grove. Alex started her radio career with a late-night phone-in show on TFM in the 80s and was a regular voice on Magic 828 and Network First throughout the 90s before she joined BBC Radio York in 2000. She moved from Radio Leeds to Radio Tees in 2006, where she hosted mid-morning and tea-time shows. Alex ended her stint hosting Sunday evening's Songs from the Shows in November. Top showbiz news Gregg Wallace shares weight-loss secret Judi Love 'racially profiled' Michelle Keegan hits back ITV fans left 'feeling sick' Get the latest celebrity gossip and telly news sent straight to your inbox. Sign up to our daily Showbiz newsletter here . Story Saved You can find this story in My Bookmarks. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Follow Daily Record
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